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How does Sappi spell innovation in agriculture? 🤷 We spell it in six letters: L I G N I N Lignin isn’t just a by-product of the paper making process. Along with cellulose, it’s one of the major components of wood – and can be used as a sustainable, renewable alternative to fossil-based solutions in industry and agriculture. It can be used to replace synthetic polymers used in fertilizer, as well as in seed coating and dressing. 🌱 It can be used as a natural solution to reduce soil erosion. It can be used to help improve animal feed and promote good health and nutrition. It can be used to help fertilizers work better and more sustainably. And that’s just for starters. That’s why, at Sappi, ‘innovation’ often begins with an ‘L’. What other areas do you think businesses should invest in to innovate more sustainably? #sappi #Lignin #Innovation

How does Sappi spell innovation in agriculture? 🤷 We spell it in six letters: L I G N I N Lignin isn’t just a by-product of the paper making process. Along with cellulose, it’s one of the major components of wood – and can be used as a sustainable, renewable alternative to fossil-based solutions in industry and agriculture. It can be used to replace synthetic polymers used in fertilizer, as well as in seed coating and dressing. 🌱 It can be used as a natural solution to reduce soil erosion. It can be used to help improve animal feed and promote good health and nutrition. It can be used to help fertilizers work better and more sustainably. And that’s just for starters. That’s why, at Sappi, ‘innovation’ often begins with an ‘L’. What other areas do you think businesses should invest in to innovate more sustainably? #sappi #Lignin #Innovation

Discover how our innovation force can help reduce fertilizer use to meet the EU's 20% reduction target by 2030. Our endophytic bacterial strains promote plant growth with less fertilizer and belong to the class of bio stimulants, environmentally friendly agents which stimulate natural processes in soil and plants. Our Creavis team has gained a deep understanding of future needs in agriculture and decided to drive the transformation towards sustainable agriculture through new technologies for biologicals. We have built up in-house competencies to analyse the biocompatibility of biologicals with existing agrochemical products, and we have established broad know-how in the field of seed treatment formulations. In addition, we bring together our competencies with external scientific partners to understand the mode of action of next-generation biologicals and to improve their performance through Evonik´s formulation expertise and tailored delivery systems. The innovative formulation contains high-capacity nitrogen-fixing bacteria and bio-based additives of from Evonik´s SIPERNAT® silica and BREAK-THRU® portfolio increasing the lifetime and storage stability of these bacteria, so that a convenient use is possible for the farmer. Thanks to biodegradable spreader from Evonik's BREAK-THRU® product range we make sure that the bacteria are protected from environmental influences and reach the right site in the plant to increase effectiveness. Our new development has the potential to become a steppingstone to the future of agriculture. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e42_skYw https://lnkd.in/eBu6sUtF https://lnkd.in/eJrZC-JU #Evonik #Creavis #UnboxingTheFuture #LifeSciences #Agriculture #sustainable

3BarBio is changing the game and raising the Bar for live microbials! How can we help you drive productivity and sustainability simultaneously?

At 3BarBio, we're at the forefront of innovation in microbial inoculant delivery, helping to make biologicals simpler and more effective for farmers. 🌾 One of the most exciting trends on the rise is planter box additives, which give farmers more flexibility when it comes to seed treatment. And now, the layering of seed lubricants with microbial inoculants is gaining momentum. 💡 By applying dry microbial products with seed lubricants, microbial products seamlessly fit into existing farming practices while avoiding the microbe desiccation losses often seen with liquid treatments. It's all about making cutting-edge solutions practical and impactful in the field, so farmers can get the most out of their crops. 🌿 #Agriculture #Innovation #MicrobialInoculants #SustainableFarming #AgTech

Did you know that hydrogels are revolutionizing industries from agriculture to medicine? 🌱🩺 As demand for sustainable and high-performance materials rises, the global hydrogel market is projected to see unprecedented growth. Discover how this versatile technology is shaping solutions for water scarcity, wound care, and more! Click below to explore key insights and trends. #hydrogel #agriculturehydrogel #soilhydrogel #globalhydrogel https://lnkd.in/g38xuHKS

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 https://lnkd.in/dyEAnr2H 𝐓𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 & 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 The #Mulch #Films #Market is on track to reach $7.19 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.34%. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬: Sustainable Practices: Increasing #adoption of #biodegradable plastics is driving market growth, supported by global #regulatory trends promoting eco-friendly #agricultural solutions. Enhanced Agricultural Efficiency: Mulch films help #regulate #soil temperature, #reduce #moisture loss, and #control #weeds, making them crucial in modern farming. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Type: Black mulch films are leading due to their effectiveness in soil protection and weed #control. #Meanwhile, Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) is set to grow at the highest CAGR of 8.67% due to its superior performance. Regional Growth: APAC is #dominating the market, with China and India leading the way due to their growing agricultural needs and economic development. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬: Novamont S.p.A. has introduced its #MATER-BI #bioplastic, setting new standards for #biodegradable mulch films. #MulchFilms #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #Biodegradable #MarketTrends #APAC #Innovation #AgriculturalSolutions #MarketResearch

Exciting news! We are hosting a webinar about sustainable dispersants for suspension concentrates! https://lnkd.in/d96EUbNn Join us as we explore how dispersants can improve suspension concentrates, presenting advantages and opportunities that will shape the future of sustainable agriculture. The presentation is followed by a live Q&A session and the whole webinar will be available to watch on demand after, in case you can't attend it live. What you can expect💡 - Learn how to overcome challenges such as electrolyte tolerance, storage stability and achieving improved compatibility in complex systems  - Explore sustainable alternatives aligned with EU directives - Latest developments and results from using lignin biopolymers and microfibrillated cellulose as dispersants and rheology modifiers for suspension concentrates - Formulation examples and product recommendations

🌱 γ-PGA in agriculture 🌱 ▪ Polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA) emerges as a pioneering biopolymer with extensive applications in agriculture. It enhances soil structure and water retention, significantly boosting plant growth and yield. ▪ Furthermore, γ-PGA functions as a natural fertilizer enhancer, improving plants' availability and absorption of nutrients. ▪ The biopolymer promotes advantageous microbial activity in the soil, thereby enhancing the health of the rhizosphere. Its biodegradable and non-toxic properties render it a sustainable option for environmentally conscious agricultural practices. ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ #www.lybiochem.com #rain@liyoungbio.com

A Review on Biochar and Its Application in Agriculture https://lnkd.in/d8Y6g9QZ A carbon-based substance called biochar is produced by burning organic materials at temperatures below 700 °C. When pyrolysis is used to produce bioenergy, biochar is created as a byproduct. Due to its potential agronomic benefits, there is a lot of interest in using this biochar as a soil amendment and a means of trapping carbon in soils to reduce pollution from carbon dioxide (CO2). This method of producing biochar is sometimes compared to the process of making coal, which is one of the oldest industrial inventions in human history. For a very long time, char has been used for industrial and agricultural purposes. Whereas charcoal is primarily composed of solid wood, biochar is composed of tiny particles. Post-harvest wastes, sawdust, cutgrass, and other organic wastes are the main sources of feedstock for biochar.